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can't hold a candle to sb
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can't hold a candle to sb
  1. 1. 与……简直不能相比不能相提并论
    For his fans,no one can hold a candle to him.
    他的粉丝来说,没有人能与他相比

Examples

Can't you speak any louder! I can't hear you.
你就不能再大点儿声吗?我听不见。
I can't be on my legs too long and can't walk long distances.
我不能长时间站着,也不能走很远的路。
You can't fly with half a wing; you can't hear with half an ear.
你不能只用一只翅膀飞,你不能只用一只耳朵听(不专心听)。
He can't tolerate any criticism.
他容不得任何批评。
I can't buy his excuse.
我不能相信他的借口。
a misfortune that can't be helped
不可避免的灾祸

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